- Born
- Birth nameRalph D. Carter
- Ralph Carter was born on May 30, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Good Times (1974), Broadway Damage (1997) and The Groomsmen (2006).
- RelativesMarilyn Mariani(Niece or Nephew)
- At the height of his Good Times (1974) run, Carter was groomed for teen-idol singing status. Mercury Records produced Carter's one and only release -- the 1976 "Young And In Love". Ralph's two singles were "Extra Extra (Read All About it)" and "When You're Young And In Love." He also sang on a couple of his TV show's episodes.
- On June 28, 2006, Carter appeared at the BET Awards in a mini-"Good Times" reunion, joining former cast members Jimmie 'JJ' Walker (J.J.), BernNadette Stanis (Thelma) and Janet Jackson (Penny).
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1974 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Raisin."
- Had an 80s singing nightclub act and performed mainly as a baritone balladeer performing in such NY clubs as Sweetwater's.
- Was not the original choice to play youngest son Michael Evans on Good Times (1974). The producers originally hired Haywood Nelson, but later rescinded and awarded Carter the role due to his more extensive experience in front of live audiences.
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